Song Lam Nghe An stopped at the round of 16 of the 2024 National Cup

In the 2024 National Cup Round of 16, Song Lam Nghe An will host Da Nang, a team playing in the First Division, at Vinh Stadium. Considering many factors, Song Lam Nghe An is rated higher. However, according to the National Cup regulations, Song Lam Nghe An will not be able to use foreign players when playing against a First Division representative.

Without the services of Olaha, Mario, or Success, Song Lam Nghe An played with a series of young players. In particular, in this match, coach Phan Nhu Thuat deployed 3 players from the U19 Song Lam Nghe An team who had just been promoted to the first team. Among them, defender Bui Thanh Duc played on the left wing; Phan Van Thanh played in the center back position; Le Dinh Long Vu was arranged in the right midfielder position.

Obviously, compared to an old Da Nang with many experienced players, the domestic players of Song Lam Nghe An are at a disadvantage in terms of bravery and combat experience.

However, with the leadership of coach Phan Nhu Thuat, the young squad of Nghe An Club still entered the game quite confidently.

The home team used short passing with smooth passes. However, SHB Da Nang had many experienced players who played close, not afraid of collisions, so Song Lam Nghe An, despite having the ball a lot, had difficulty approaching Van Cuong's goal.

It wasn't until the 17th minute that the home team found their first chance of the match. From a combination on the left wing, Le Van Quy skillfully dribbled past the opposing defender, but in a face-off with goalkeeper Van Cuong, the striker wearing the number 24 shirt shot the ball wide of the post.

In the opposite direction, SHB Da Nang did not attack much but in the 30th minute, they almost opened the score. Cao Van Binh handled the ball quite clumsily, allowing the opposing striker to steal the ball, but fortunately, this goalkeeper's teammate promptly retreated to support and successfully cleared the danger.

In the 37th minute, Song Lam Nghe An continued to have a clear opportunity to score, but Long Vu could not defeat goalkeeper Van Cuong. The situation was created on the left wing, Long Vu confidently dribbled past a series of opposing defenders and then fired a low shot, but due to the lack of force, Van Cuong was able to block it.

Not stopping there, in the 40th minute, from a cross from his teammate, Van Quy stood in the middle of the goal in an unmarked position but still missed the ball.

Entering the second half, Song Lam Nghe An maintained the same attacking tempo as in the first 45 minutes. The home team used more crosses from the wings, but because the strikers inside like Van Quy or Van Luong did not have the advantage in terms of physique, they could not cause any trouble for SHB Da Nang's defense.

Unable to find opportunities in the air, Song Lam Nghe An returned to the same style of play as in the first half. Coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team often sent the ball down the sideline and then passed it back inside for his teammates to score. However, Quang Tu and Van Quy both shot the ball with very poor accuracy.

Missing too many opportunities, Song Lam Nghe An had to pay the price with a goal in the 65th minute of the match. From a situation of attacking the ball on the left wing, the SHB Da Nang midfielder sent an accurate high pass for Minh Quang to head the ball dangerously past goalkeeper Van Binh. The score was opened for SHB Da Nang.

After conceding a goal, coach Phan Nhu Thuat decided to send Manh Quynh, Xuan Dai, Van Lam, and Van Viet onto the field to replace Van Bach, Van Quy, Quang Tu, and Van Bac. The presence of these players helped Song Lam Nghe An completely dominate their opponents.

However, all efforts of Manh Quynh, Xuan Dai and teammates were unsuccessful. Therefore, Song Lam Nghe An had to accept defeat against SHB Da Nang. This also means that the Vinh home team will officially stop at the 2024 National Cup./.